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2011 / Browsing by date: April 2011

Prada Infusion de Rose ~ perfume review

Posted by Robin on 8 April 2011 76 Comments

rose first halfrose second half

I want to love the Ephemeral Infusions series from Prada.1 Infusion d’Iris, the fragrance that inspired the series, is one of my favorite scents, and the packaging, as always from Prada, is picture-perfect. You could almost get me to buy them just for the gorgeous outer boxes (see below), and the perfectly-aligned, dyed-to-match fabric covering the caps.

So I do try to love them. But the “veil of scent” / watercolor concept that worked so well in Infusion d’Iris (and in Prada L’Eau Ambrée, although it is not part of this series) has just seemed, well, wimpy, and dull, in the scents that followed (Infusion de Fleur d’Oranger, Infusion de Tubéreuse & Infusion de Vétiver). It is not just a case of oh-this-is-really-nice-just-not-me, as it was with yesterday’s Jardin Sur Le Toit, but more wow-this-could-have-been-awesome-but-somehow-it’s-just-not.

Still. I like Infusion d’Iris, and I like Prada, and I like the work of the perfumer, Daniela Andrier. So I was happy to hear that rose was up next…

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Fifi Awards Finalists 2011

Posted by Robin on 8 April 2011 16 Comments

Fifi logo 2011

The Fragrance Foundation has announced the finalists for the 2011 Fifi Awards, known as the “Oscars of the fragrance industry”. For each category, the original list of 10 semi-finalists is now whittled down to 5 (or more, in the case of a tie). Consumer voting begins on April 18; the final awards will be presented on May 25.

And the finalists are:

Women’s Luxe (sold in over 250 doors)

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gioia
Chanel Chance Eau Tendre…

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Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 8 April 2011 Leave a Comment

New at avon: Reese Witherspoon Love to the Fullest.

New at first-in-fragrance: Etat Libre d'Orange Archives 69.

New at neimanmarcus: Prada Infusion de Rose, Bvlgari Charm sprays, Jo Malone Sakura Cherry Blossom.

Deal at theposhpeasant: brand markdowns of 20-30% on Teo Cabanel, Keiko Mecheri, Monyette Paris & more.

L’Eau

Posted by Robin on 8 April 2011 6 Comments

A short (30 second) spot for the new Tous L'Eau, starring model Elsa Sylvan.

CEW Beauty Awards ~ 2011 Finalists

Posted by Robin on 8 April 2011 2 Comments

CEW award

CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women) will hold their annual Beauty Awards on Friday, May 20. The finalists for this year’s awards in fragrance are:

Women’s Scent Prestige

Bond no. 9 High Line
Chanel Chance Eau Tendre…

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